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Ahava
How to Pronounce Ahava
Pronounced ah-hah-VAH /ΛΙ.hΙΛvΙ/Medium
Meaning: From Hebrew ahava, 'love' (a pure abstract word-name)Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Ahava comes from Hebrew ahava, 'love' (from the root a-h-v). A tender, meaningful abstract word-name (also a river mentioned in the Book of Ezra) β beloved in Jewish and Israeli families (said 'ah-hah-VAH').
In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, love at the root, and tender.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Ahava mean?
Ahava is Hebrew for 'love'.
How do you pronounce Ahava?
It's said ah-hah-VAH /ΛΙ.hΙΛvΙ/ β three syllables, stress on the last.
Is Ahava a boy or girl name?
Ahava is a girl's name.
How popular is Ahava?
Ahava is a rare name in the U.S.